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This game was broadcasted for the second and final year of its deal on ABC (including local stations ] in Milwaukee and ] in Oklahoma City), before moving to ] in 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajan |first=Ronce |date=2024-12-17 |title=ESPN NBA Full Court Press: ESPN Presents the Emirates NBA Cup 2024 Championship on Tuesday with a Matchup Between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Oklahoma City Thunder on ABC and ESPN+ |url=https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2024/12/espn-nba-full-court-press-espn-presents-the-emirates-nba-cup-2024-championship-on-tuesday-with-a-matchup-between-the-milwaukee-bucks-and-the-oklahoma-city-thunder-on-abc-and-espn/ |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=ESPN Press Room U.S. |language=en-US}}</ref>
This game was broadcast for the second and final year of its deal on ABC (including local stations ] in Milwaukee and ] in Oklahoma City), before moving to ] in 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajan |first=Ronce |date=2024-12-17 |title=ESPN NBA Full Court Press: ESPN Presents the Emirates NBA Cup 2024 Championship on Tuesday with a Matchup Between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Oklahoma City Thunder on ABC and ESPN+ |url=https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2024/12/espn-nba-full-court-press-espn-presents-the-emirates-nba-cup-2024-championship-on-tuesday-with-a-matchup-between-the-milwaukee-bucks-and-the-oklahoma-city-thunder-on-abc-and-espn/ |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=ESPN Press Room U.S. |language=en-US}}</ref>
This game was also streamed for the first time on ] as part of a modified rearrangement that saw the platform simulcasting more events from ABC since August 2024.
This game was also streamed for the first time on ] as part of a modified rearrangement that saw the platform simulcasting more events from ABC since August 2024.
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The Bucks won the championship game by defeating the Thunder 97–81. Giannis Antetokounmpo contributed a triple-double of 26 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists in the final, and was subsequently named the NBA Cup MVP.
The Bucks advanced to the knockout round as the winners of East group B with a 4–0 group record. They defeated the Toronto Raptors, Indiana Pacers, Miami Heat, and Detroit Pistons. In the knockout round, they defeated the Orlando Magic in the quarterfinals and the Atlanta Hawks in the semifinals. Before heading into the championship game, the Bucks were the 5th-placed team in the Eastern Conference with a 14–11 record.
The Bucks played in their second straight NBA Cup semifinal, becoming the first team to feature in two final fours.
The Thunder advanced to the knockout round as the winners of West group B with a 3–1 group record. In the group stage, they defeated the Phoenix Suns, Utah Jazz, and Los Angeles Lakers, and lost to the San Antonio Spurs. In the knockout round, they eliminated the Dallas Mavericks in the quarterfinals and the Houston Rockets in the semifinals. Before heading into the championship game, the Thunder were the 1st-placed team in the Western Conference with a 20–5 record in the regular season.
The Bucks missed Khris Middleton due to illness, which was announced 90 minutes before tipoff.
The Thunder had shooting struggles throughout the game, going 5-of-32 from long-range, setting season lows in both field goal and three-point percentage.
This game was broadcast for the second and final year of its deal on ABC (including local stations WISN-TV in Milwaukee and KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City), before moving to Prime Video in 2025.
This game was also streamed for the first time on ESPN+ as part of a modified rearrangement that saw the platform simulcasting more events from ABC since August 2024.
Promotional material for the championship game
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